Return to work with Body Smart Health

Injuries at work can happen to anyone, with 3.5% of Australians who work getting injured each year, and 66% of injured workers requiring time off work, it is crucial to ensure an optimal recovery to reduce pain, regain function, return to work and not re-injure. (https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/earnings-and-working-conditions/work-related-injuries/latest-release)

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Tennis elbow

Exercise Physiology / Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow

What is tennis elbow?:

Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondyle tendinopathy, is the most common overuse syndrome in the elbow. Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow become inflamed and damaged. This leads to pain and tenderness on the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (the lateral epicondyle). 

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Do I need an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist?

At Body Smart Health we pride ourselves on offering a number of allied health services including exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and dietetics. But when it comes to choosing between exercise physiology and physiotherapy many of us get confused. Whilst both allied health professionals offer similar services there are some differences between the two that are helpful to know when deciding who to see.
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The Role of Hydrotherapy in Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Current statistics indicate that over 33,000+ people live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Australia alone, with most people being diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 (MS Australia, 2021). Numerous risk factors can increase the risk of the disease developing, this includes genetic predisposition, immunological factors, environmental factors, virus and bacteria exposure (Nourbakhsh et al., 2019).
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